YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Crispy Lentil Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles and Fresh Marinara
Enjoy a wholesome, plant-powered dish featuring crispy lentil meatballs paired with light zucchini noodles and a vibrant, fresh marinara sauce. This meal combines the hearty texture of lentils with aromatic herbs and spices, creating a satisfying balance of flavors and textures that's perfect for a nutritious dinner.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup Cooked Red Lentils (198g)
1/4 cup Rolled Oats (20g)
2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast (16g)
1 tbsp Flaxseed Meal (7g)
1 medium Zucchini (196g)
1/2 cup Fresh Marinara Sauce (123g)
1 tsp Olive Oil (4.5g)
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 tbsp Fresh Basil (optional)
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked red lentils, rolled oats, nutritional yeast, flaxseed meal, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Use a fork or potato masher to blend the mixture until it holds together. If too wet, add a little more oats to absorb excess moisture.
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Lightly brush or spray the meatballs with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until they are firm and slightly crispy on the outside.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the zucchini noodles. Use a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler to create noodles from the zucchini. Set aside.
Warm the fresh marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
To serve, place the zucchini noodles on a plate, top with the crispy lentil meatballs, and spoon the warm marinara sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.